Intestinal Failure: Diagnosis, Management and Transplantation

Essential reading for any gastroenterologists, surgeons, transplant teams or clinical nutritionists involved in the care of patients with intestinal failure.

Intestinal failure is a challenging, emerging field that has been the subject of much research and debate in recent years and has only recently become widely accepted as a distinct clinical syndrome.

This comprehensive book provides an in-depth review of scientific theory and clinical practice relating to intestinal failure with specific emphasis on assessment and management as part of a multidisciplinary team. Compiled by an internationally recognized editorial team, the book provides a practical how-to guide to the management of adult and pediatric patients with intestinal failure, focusing on quality-of-life issues that are at the heart of patient care.

Features include:

• World experts from centers of excellence share their clinical experience and expertise, offering the first ever authoritative resource on intestinal failure
• All aspects of patient management are covered, from diagnosis and medical and surgical management (including transplantation) to nutritional consideration and psychosocial aspects of care
• Numerous illustrations, flow diagrams and summary boxes complement the text and emphasize important concepts, providing an accessible approach to this complex field

Platform:

OvidSP

Publisher:

Wiley

Product Type:

Book

Author:

Langnas, Alan N.; Goulet, Oliver; Quigley, Eamonn M.M.; Tappenden, Kelly A.

ISBN:

978-1-40-514637-1

Specialty:

• Gastroenterology & Hepatology
• Internal Medicine

Language:

English

Edition:

1st

Pages:

416

Publication Year:

2008

Doody's Star Rating®:

Score:

94